The story of the Three Bears came to life on Wednesday afternoon when three bruins were found in a tree on Ramsdell Avenue in La Crescenta. Though the CV Sheriff’s Station responded to the call of the wild (and despite one bear seeming to stick his tongue out at spectators), no action was taken and […]
Earning My Sticker … Barely As just about anyone can attest, this has been one combative – and historic – mid-term election season. People could not avoid being bombarded with election ads and reminders to vote every time they turned on the TV. So how is it that I almost forgot to cast my […]
Saturday was the last day Orchard Hardware Supply (OSH) on Foothill was open for business. It was a shock to the community in August when OSH’s parent company, Lowe’s, announced that all OSH stores would be closed. Lowe’s rescued OSH by purchasing the company in 2013 after it filed for Chapter 11; however, after five […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Town councils have been established in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County for over five decades; however, it wasn’t until the 1980s, with the support of former LA County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, that they seemed to flourish. Town councils in the unincorporated areas of LA County act as advisory boards that […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Council on Community Pediatrics annually recognizes community pediatricians with the Community Pediatrics Local Hero Award. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Community, the award is presented to individuals who epitomize the “community pediatrician.” The award is presented to two pediatricians annually. This year one of the recipients of […]
Prom Plus Holiday Boutique The community is invited to head to Crescenta Valley Park community room and courtyard on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Prom Plus Holiday Boutique. The boutique features over 30 vendors offering a wide variety of items for sale. Opportunity drawing and bake sale, too. […]
On Oct. 26 at approximately 1 p.m. Glendale police officers responded to the 900 block of Alma Street in regards to a street robbery that had taken place about 20 minutes earlier. The officers contacted the victim, who was a 55-year-old woman walking to her car after work. The victim told the police that she […]
On May 1, Glendale police officers responded to the 3100 block of Emerald Isle Drive regarding a catering van that was broken into overnight. An investigation into the break-in revealed the suspect had stolen fresh strawberries from the catering truck. The officers checked the area and found strawberry stems that were discarded by the suspect […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Dept. collected nearly 200 firearms on Saturday during its anonymous gun buyback event. The types of arms collected ranged from old World War II rifles to newer guns. “We had one [gun] that was still in the box with its paperwork,” said Sgt. Dan Suttles, GPD spokesman. In all, […]
Holiday shoppers unite! Plans are being finalized for the Prom Plus Holiday Boutique! By Charly SHELTON Yesterday was Halloween, which means the holiday season officially starts now! Time for delicious sweets, gift shopping and goodwill toward all. What better way to kick off the season than by doing all three at once at the annual […]